Checking The Controls; During Operation - Stihl BGA 86 Instruction Manual

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If you releases the trigger switch and Ergo-Lever,
you have to unlock the tool again with the retain‐
ing latch.
15.2 Switching Off
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation or unauthorized use, switch
off the motor and remove the battery before
transporting or putting the blower down.
To switch the blower off:
► Release the trigger switch and Ergo-Lever so
that the trigger switch springs back to the
locked position. In the locked position, activa‐
tion of the trigger switch is once again blocked
by the retaining latch.

16 Checking the Controls

16.1 Testing the Controls
Before starting work, confirm that the retaining
latch (1), Ergo-Lever (2) and the trigger
switch (3) are undamaged and functioning prop‐
erly.
Retaining Latch (1), Ergo-Lever (2) and Trigger
Switch (3)
WARNING
■ To help reduce the risk of injury from blown
objects, always wear proper eye protection
while testing the controls. Keep bystanders at
least 17 ft. (5 m) away.
To test the controls:
► Remove the battery.
► Attempt to depress the trigger switch.
If the trigger switch can be depressed without
first unlocking the retaining latch, take the
blower to an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to be repaired before use.
► Press down on the Ergo-Lever. Make sure it
moves freely and springs back into place
when released.
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1
2
3
► Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it for‐
ward and depressing the Ergo-Lever. When
you release the retaining latch, it should
remain unlocked as long as you hold the Ergo-
Lever.
► Insert the battery.
► Hold the blower firmly with one hand on the
control handle. While pushing the retaining
latch forward, squeeze the trigger switch with
your index finger.
The blower should switch on. If it does not,
take the blower to an authorized STIHL servic‐
ing dealer to be repaired before use.
► Release the trigger switch.
The blower should switch off.
If the blower does not switch off after you
release the trigger switch, remove the battery
and take the blower to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be repaired before use.

17 During Operation

17.1 Using the Blower
WARNING
■ Always wear proper clothing and protective
apparel, including proper eye protection,
5.4. Never direct the air flow toward bystand‐
ers. Keep bystanders at least 17 ft. (5 m) away
from the work area,
and maintain proper control of the blower.
The blower is designed for single-handed opera‐
tion with either the right or left hand.
► Hold the unit firmly with your hand, keeping
the handle cradled between your thumb and
fingers.
► Direct the air flow at the edges of the pile of
material to be blown.
NOTICE
■ Never direct the air flow toward objects such
as vehicles or windows.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended ambient temperature ranges,
16 Checking the Controls
5.6.4. Work carefully
24.3.
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